The Interface of Sleep and Traumatic Brain Injury

Materials

Overview

Sleep disturbance inhibits neural remodeling and prolongs recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI) by impeding restorative processes that occur during sleep. It can impair cognition, social functioning, rehabilitation and return to work, and it can increase pain and irritability.

This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology of sleep disturbance. It will also compare the common challenges for concussion patients to the challenges for those with moderate or severe brain injuries. A clinical patient case approach will set the foundation for developing a targeted management strategy.

At the conclusion of this program, learners will be able to:

Differentiate between insomnia and hypersomnia after a TBI

Describe circadian and sleep quality issues after a TBI

Recognize sleep disturbance pathophysiology and its impact on TBI recovery

Presenter

Michael S. Jaffee, M.D.

Vice-Chair, Department of Neurology
Director, Trauma, Concussion, and Sports Neurology Program
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Moderator

Molly Sullan, M.S.

Graduate Student
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Neuropsychology
College of Public Health and Health Professions
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida